1. Denise M. Spina
314 D Street * Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 822-1701 * denise.m.spina@gmail.com * https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisemspina
OBJECTIVE Energetic educator seeking a new position as a teacher of Social Studies or in a related field
EDUCATION AND William Paterson University Wayne, NJ
CERTIFICATION Bachelor of Arts September 2002-May 2006
Major: History; Concentration: Secondary Education; GPA: 3.92
Praxis Exam: scored 167 on Social Studies Content Knowledge, 157 required to pass
License: NJDOE State Board of Examiners Standard Certificate for Teacher of Social Studies
ACHIEVEMENTS NBHSTHS Teacher of the Year, 2010-2011
Graduated with highest honors, Summa Cum Laude
Dean’s List, Fall 2002-Spring 2006; National Dean’s List, 2002-2006
Member of WPU Women’s Soccer Team, Fall 2002-Fall 2005; Team Captain, Fall 2004-Fall 2005
TEACHING New Brunswick Public Schools and New Brunswick, NJ
EXPERIENCE Innovative Educational Programs Basking Ridge, NJ
High School History Teacher September 2009-Present
• Created original class activities as per students’ interests, in accordance with both the
Danielson model for three-part lesson objectives and the Common Core Standards
• Participated extensively in extra-curricular activities: served as class advisor for the classes of
2011 and 2014, attended charity walks with students for community service, performed in the
annual talent show for scholarship funds, volunteered at the annual Culture Club Festival
• Selected by colleagues to assume various roles and responsibilities: elected to be the 9th
Grade
Team Leader in scheduling and coordinating parent-teacher conferences, appointed to the
National Honor Society selection committee, designated to be the supervisor of the annual
soccer tournament for Field Day, delegated to initiate and head a school “Sunshine Fund”
Spotswood Public Schools Spotswood, NJ
High School History Teacher September 2006-June 2008
• Developed lesson plans based upon the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards, Madeline
Hunter’s Mastery Teaching, Bloom’s Taxonomy, and various performance assessments
• Collaborated with in-class support teachers to create positive learning opportunities for
special needs students in accordance with their Individualized Education Plans [IEPs]
High School Student Teacher Spring 2006
• Assumed all responsibilities of World Studies and History of Sociology classrooms
• Commended by department supervisor for superior work ethic and motivation
Substitute Teacher January 2004-June 2006
• Recognized by superintendent’s secretary for dependability
• Applauded by middle school principal for assuming all teaching responsibilities during
regular teacher’s extended absence
Passaic County Technical Institute Wayne, NJ
High School Practicum Teacher Fall 2005
• Team-taught with cooperating teacher to fully engage vocational students in world history
• Praised by cooperating teacher for excellent preparation skills
RELATED Frogbridge Day Camp Millstone Twp., NJ
EXPERIENCE Head Counselor/Group Leader Summers 2008-2009
Spotswood Recreation Dept. Spotswood, NJ
Day Camp Counselor Summers 2004-2007
Soccer Camp Instructor Summers 2002-2007
Assistant Soccer Coach Spring 2004
Spotswood Public Schools Spotswood, NJ
Freshmen Softball Coach Spring 2006
SPECIAL INTERESTS Willing to complete Spanish and psychology degrees, ready to expand education/training in new fields